Appointment of Head of Veterinary Services, Namibia
Dr John Shoopala was appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry as Acting Head of Veterinary Services. Dr Shoopala is currently the Head Veterinarian: Animal Disease Control. The Meat Board wishes Dr Shoopala all of the best with the management of this important position in the meat industry.
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| Friday, 16 November 2012 09:45 | |
Animal welfare
Animal welfare is increasingly becoming an important requirement to take note of and address within the Namibian meat industry. It is one of the requirements forthcoming from discussions that the Meat Board had during the past week with a big supermarket chain in the United Kingdom, Walmart, and their affiliates. Walmart visited Namibia to investigate possibilities for further provision of beef and mutton from Namibia. Namibia is currently reviewing its policy regarding animal welfare and formulating legislation in that regard. Meanwhile producers are requested to comply with FANMeat's standards regarding animal welfare and to report all cases of animal abuse at the nearest police station.
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| Friday, 16 November 2012 08:42 | |
Meat Board audits cattle, sheep and goat exports
The Meat Board requested an independent forensic investigation company to audit the Meat Board's computer and administrative systems regarding the issuing of Meat Board permits with respect to cattle, sheep and goat exports. The audit found that all exports are done according to the Meat Industry Act and decisions of the Meat Board, and the Meat Board received platinum status in this regard.
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| Monday, 12 November 2012 13:40 | |
Meat Board supports Producers in Drough-Stricken Areas in Kunene North
The Meat Board has, since 16 August 2012, supported producers in declared drought-stricken areas with a marketing incentive of N$60.00 per animal to abattoirs. A maximum amount of N$210 000.00 was made available for this purpose.
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| Monday, 12 November 2012 13:40 | |
Meat Board does Audits on behalf of Woolworths
During the past two months the Meat Board has done Woolworths audits both north and south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. Apart from record-keeping, the handling of problem animals and employee training, the audits went well. Producers with big deflections were given the opportunity to rectify the deflections within six weeks. Producers who were audited north of the Cordon Fence also complied with the Woolworths requirements and were certified as such.
Useful Download:
Livestock trace ability Register: http://www.nammic.com.na/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&Itemid=146&view=finish&cid=117&catid=9
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